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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Highlights Influence of Soros and Musk

The April 1 election will determine the ideological balance of the court, with major implications for abortion, redistricting, and voting laws.

FILE - A man walks by the Wisconsin Capitol, Oct. 10, 2012, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer, File)
A sign directing voters to a polling site in Elkhorn, Wisconsin is seen on November 5, 2024.
Protesters gather outside the Marquette Lubar Center before a Wisconsin Supreme Court debate between candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
FILE - George Soros, founder and chairman of the Open Society Foundations, attends the Joseph A. Schumpeter award ceremony in Vienna, Austria, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)

Overview

  • The Wisconsin Supreme Court race pits Democratic-backed Susan Crawford against Republican-backed Brad Schimel in a closely contested nonpartisan election.
  • Billionaires George Soros and Elon Musk have poured millions into the race, with Soros donating $1 million to support Crawford and Musk funding $10 million in pro-Schimel efforts through PACs.
  • The court's future balance could shape rulings on contentious issues like abortion rights, voter ID laws, and congressional redistricting in this key battleground state.
  • Crawford has faced criticism for a 2020 sentencing decision in a child sexual assault case, while Schimel has been targeted for his record on delayed rape kit testing as attorney general.
  • Recent polls suggest a tight race, with voter turnout and campaign messaging expected to play a decisive role in the outcome.